AUSTIN – Texas enjoys a strong position within Congress today, and there’s no better way to gauge their potential leadership in 2011 than to look back over their legislative decisions in 2009-2010.
Who made the grade with America’s taxpayers? Who didn’t make the cut?
Americans for Prosperity released its scorecard for the 111th Congress today, and Texas’ delegation continues to hold true to the state’s reputation of fiscal responsibility.
Texas Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn both earned “A” grades for their votes on 25 bills dealing with economic freedom issues that were key-voted by AFPF.
On the House side, 18 Texas congressmen earned either an “A+” or “A” grade on 19 key-voted bills. Among those earning an “A” was Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon), who scored 90 percent. Eight other members earned passing grades, and seven members earned a failing grade.
“Texans should know how their Congressional members voted on key policy issues,” said AFP State Director Peggy Venable. “Three of the lower-scoring Texas members did not return for the 112th Congressional session and were replaced by fiscal conservatives.”
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